Modifier Letter Down Arrowhead ˅

˅ (U+2C5) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Modifier Letter Down Arrowhead is part of the Symbols family (block: Spacing Modifier Letters). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The MODIFIER LETTER DOWN ARROWHEAD is a character in the Spacing Modifier Letters block. It has the code point U+02C5 and sits in the Common script. In many texts, arrows like this one are used to show direction or to modify nearby marks in writing. Its role as a modifier letter places it among signs that alter the meaning of adjacent symbols without taking extra space. In practical use, arrows convey movement, pointing readers toward a path, a option, or a result. In interfaces and documents, arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues, helping users scan pages, menus, or controls. The character is listed with the general purpose and behavior of modifier letters, rather than as a standalone symbol for direct action. Its value comes from how writers pair it with other characters to express changes in value, position, or relationship. Because it belongs to the Common script, it can appear in multiple languages and contexts. Historically, such symbols migrated with typography to software and digital text, where they support compact notation and directional hints in plain language content.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2C5 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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